Washington Mystics W vs Minnesota Lynx W — 84:94, NBA W
NBA W
Friday, August 21, 2026 • Entertainment and Sports Arena
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Mystics W | 26 | 16 | 25 | 17 | 84 |
| Minnesota Lynx W | 25 | 24 | 26 | 19 | 94 |
Team Statistics
| Stat | Washington Mystics W | Minnesota Lynx W |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goals | 30/66 | 37/70 |
| 3-Pointers | 7/21 | 11/27 |
| Free Throws | 17/23 | 9/10 |
| Rebounds | 36 | 26 |
| Assists | 21 | 25 |
| Steals | 2 | 9 |
| Blocks | 3 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 6 |
Box Score
Top scorers
Washington Mystics W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. AustinS | 33:29 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 7-13 | 0-1 | 3-4 |
| K. IriafenS | 32:03 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 7-15 | 0-1 | 5-7 |
| S. CitronS | 29:31 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 4-8 | 1-4 | 2-2 |
| G. AmooreS | 28:36 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3-8 | 3-6 | 1-2 |
| M. OnyenwereS | 25:41 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 6-10 | 2-6 | 0-0 |
| C. McMahon | 16:29 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2-5 | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| L. Betts | 12:36 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 3-4 |
| B. Laney | 10:43 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Alicia Florez | 09:00 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| A. Dugalic | 00:56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| C. Prosper | 00:56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 84 | 36 | 21 | 30-66 | 7-21 | 17-23 |
Minnesota Lynx W
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McBride Kayla RenaeS | 35:16 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 6-12 | 4-8 | 2-2 |
| Natasha HowardS | 32:33 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 10-12 | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| N. CoffeyS | 30:15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 |
| O. MilesS | 29:14 | 24 | 3 | 7 | 10-22 | 2-6 | 2-2 |
| Totals | 71 | 13 | 16 | 29-52 | 8-18 | 5-6 |
Game Recap
The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Washington Mystics 94-84, using efficient shooting and balanced perimeter production to secure a 10-point win. Minnesota’s offense was sharp throughout the matchup, led by O. Miles with 24 points and supported by Natasha Howard’s 21-point effort and Kayla McBride’s 18 points. The Lynx generated quality looks consistently and finished with 25 assists, reflecting strong ball movement and offensive execution.
Key Takeaways
- →The Minnesota Lynx W have a significant advantage in advanced metrics, including a higher True Shooting % (68
- →The Minnesota Lynx W have a significant advantage in both overall record and advanced metrics, with a higher offensive rating and net rating compared to the Washington Mystics W
- →Despite the back-to-back disadvantage, the Minnesota Lynx have been dominant on the road with a 17-2 record and a higher offensive output compared to the Mystics
- →The Minnesota Lynx W have a significant advantage in both overall record and advanced metrics, with a higher offensive rating and net rating compared to the Washington Mystics W
- →The Minnesota Lynx W have a superior record and offensive efficiency, with a higher ORtg and eFG% compared to the Washington Mystics W